Ramayana — Sundara Kanda, Sarga 14, Shloka 50
अशोकवनिकाविचारः
Survey of the Aśoka Grove and its Enchanted Landscape
तस्याश्चाप्यनुरूपेयमशोकवनिका शुभा।शुभा या पार्थिवेन्द्रस्य पत्नी रामस्य सम्मता।।।।
tasyāś cāpy anurūpey am aśokavanikā śubhā | śubhā yā pārthivendrasya patnī rāmasya sammatā ||
吉祥なるシーター――王の中の王ラーマに愛される妃――にとって、この吉祥のアショーカの園はまことにふさわしい場所である。
To the auspicious Sita,the beloved of Rama, the lord of the world, this Ashoka grove is a befitting place.
FAQs
Dharma here is expressed as reverence for marital fidelity and royal righteousness: Sītā is honored as Rāma’s cherished wife, and the search for her is framed with respect and propriety rather than mere strategy.
Hanumān, searching in Laṅkā, considers that the famed Aśoka-grove is an appropriate place where Sītā might be kept, given her status and auspiciousness.
Hanumān’s discernment and respectful devotion: he evaluates the situation thoughtfully while maintaining deep honor for Sītā and loyalty to Rāma.